Lori Rogich
Lori Rogich | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dallas Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) Union, New Jersey |
| Spouse | Sig Rogich |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Education | Rutgers University (BA) and Rutgers Law School (JD) |
| Website | senatorlorirogich |
Lori Rogich (born 1965) is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the 11th district.[1] The district includes portions of Clark County. She was first elected in 2024, defeating incumbent state senator Dallas Harris.[2]
Personal life and career
[edit]Rogich was born in Union, New Jersey and has three children.[3] She is married to Sig Rogich, who was the senior White House adviser to George H. W. Bush and a campaign adviser for Ronald Reagan and John McCain.[4][5] She graduated Rutgers University with a BA and Rutgers Law School with a JD.[3][6] She began her term in the Nevada Senate on February 3, 2025.[7][8] She won a lawsuit against the Clark County School District in 2021 involving her daughter, who has dyslexia.[9][10]
Political positions
[edit]Casinos
[edit]Rogich introduced a bill to require daily cleaning in Nevada casinos and hotels, primarily to combat illegal marijuana consumption.[11][12][13]
Immigration
[edit]Rogich voted with Nevada Democrats to pass Joint Resolution 9, which requested Congress to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from entering schools and places of worship.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "NV Secretary of State Campaign Reporting". Nevada Secretary of State. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Mueller, Tabitha (2024-11-06). "In win for Lombardo, Dems fall short of veto-proof supermajority in Legislature - The Nevada Independent". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ a b "Senator Lori Rogich". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Mueller, Tabitha (2024-10-15). "On the Record: Senate District 11 candidates Dallas Harris and Lori Rogich - The Nevada Independent". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Lyle, Michael (2024-10-07). "'Average Nevadan' defending state Senate seat from Republican with potent name recognition". Nevada Current. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Mueller, Tabitha (2025-02-07). "Freshman Orientation: Lori Rogich's advocacy for her daughter informs priorities in Senate - The Nevada Independent". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Hill, Jessica; Ross, McKenna (2025-02-01). "Meet the freshman of the 2025 Nevada Senate and Assembly". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Bean, Jason (2025-02-03). "Opening day for the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Lane, Tiffany (2021-10-20). "Rogich family wins lawsuit against Clark County School District". news3lv. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Valley, Jackie (2021-10-18). "Judge rules Clark County School District 'substantially' violated federal education disability law". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Mueller, Tabitha; Stutz, Howard (2025-02-04). "GOP senator proposes bringing back room cleaning mandate, reigniting Culinary-resorts feud". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Haas, Greg (2025-04-11). "Deadline arrives as Nevada lawmakers work furiously to pass bills out of committee". KLAS 8 News Now. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Lawmaker seeking to reinstate daily room cleaning requirement in Nevada casinos". Yogonet. 2025-02-05. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Chouinard, Kyle (2025-05-22). "Nevada Legislature passes resolution calling for ICE ban at schools, places of worship - Las Vegas Sun". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2025-06-10.